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Emily McGinn is a passionate writer from the Los Angeles area. She has experience reporting on local news and the restaurant industry, and in multimedia writing for podcasts and videos. In her free time, she enjoys exploring restaurants and finding new coffee shops to try.

MaBí Cocina Tropical to Replace NoDa Italian Spot

Raydal Hospitality’s Dalton Espaillat is behind the new Dominican-inspired concept.

Night Swim Coffee Plans to Open as First Retail Tenant in Queensbridge Collective

The Charlotte-based coffee roaster is aiming for a 2025 opening.

Panko Set to Bring Authentic Peruvian Experience to NoDa

The new restaurant will occupy a space in the ground floor of the Inkwell Apartments.

Leluia Hall Shares Progress on Construction, Aims for 2024 Opening

The Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group is adapting a historic building for their new concept.

The Writer’s Room Bar Concept to Come to NoDa

The People’s Market owner Cory Duran is set to bring the new concept to Charlotte.

Suffolk Punch Brewing Begins Construction on Huntersville Location

The company is aiming to open before the year’s end.

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